Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB5636

Introduced
2/9/24  
Introduced
2/9/24  
Refer
3/12/24  
Refer
2/9/24  
Refer
6/29/24  
Refer
3/12/24  

Caption

$CORRECTIONS OMBUDSPERSON

Impact

The impact of HB5636 on state laws involves strengthening the oversight mechanisms of the corrections system in Illinois. By providing financial resources to the Office of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson, this legislation facilitates better monitoring of correctional institutions, potentially leading to improvements in inmate welfare and accountability within the corrections system. If enacted, it could lead to enhancements in how inmate complaints and issues are addressed.

Summary

House Bill 5636 proposes an appropriation of $1,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to support the Office of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson. This office is responsible for overseeing the conditions and operations within correctional facilities and ensuring that the rights of inmates are upheld. The bill aims to provide the necessary funding for the Office’s ordinary and contingent expenses, which are crucial for maintaining its oversight functions.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on funding, it may prompt debates around the adequacy of resources allocated to oversight in the corrections system. Stakeholders may have differing views on whether the proposed funding is sufficient to adequately support the Ombudsperson's activities or whether more extensive reforms are necessary to address systemic issues within the correctional facilities. Such discussions could highlight ongoing concerns about the treatment of inmates and the functionality of the oversight role.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL HB1438

$CORRECTIONS OMBUDSPERSON

IL HB4845

CORRECTIONS OMBUDSPERSON

IL HB1643

CORRECTIONS OMBUDSPERSON

IL HB3316

CD CORR-DEPT OMBUDSPERSON

IL HB3002

DCFS OMBUDSPERSON ACT

IL HB4829

INDEP CORRECTIONS OVERSIGHT

IL HB3307

OMBUDSPERSON MGT RECEIVERSHIP

IL A2247

Requires Corrections Ombudsperson review criminal investigations under certain circumstances.

IL A1473

Requires Corrections Ombudsperson review criminal investigations under certain circumstances.

IL HB3619

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS-FIREARMS

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.